AAFP: Harassment and Intimidation Have No Place in Fight Against Health Disparities
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tuesday, February 8, 2022
“The American Academy of Family Physicians condemns any effort to intimidate, harass or discredit physicians, public health experts and other health professionals. Further, the AAFP condemns violence and other illegal acts against health professionals and encourages all health care facilities to have plans in place to help ensure a safe workplace. Recent events have reminded us that our health care professionals risk harassment and violence when they speak out and advocate for equitable care.
“We must support all physicians in their efforts to speak out against inequities and to provide equitable care for all. We join with our members in taking action to dismantle institutional racism in our health care system to address health disparities in our health care system and social determinants of health in our community.”
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About American Academy of Family Physicians
The AAFP is the largest national association of family physicians, representing 128,300 physicians and medical students. Family medicine’s cornerstone is an ongoing, personal patient-physician relationship focused on impactful care for people of all ages, races and genders across all medical conditions. The AAFP supports every stage of a family physician's career and provides evidence-based resources, advocacy and community to empower family medicine. To learn more, visit aafp.org. For information about health care, medical conditions and wellness, please visit the AAFP’s patient education website, familydoctor.org.